This Mobile Register column from August 19 1973 features an extended interview with Marc Bolan, conducted backstage after T. Rex’s appearance as the opening act for Three Dog Night. Written by Lee Moore, the piece captures Bolan’s wit, charm, and reflections on fame, music, and his evolving career during the height of the glam‑rock era. Publication: The Mobile Register Date: 19 August 1973 Country: United States Moore’s column opens with a lively description of Bolan’s ener

This Runcorn Guardian review from August 1973 briefly assesses Marc Bolan’s project Big Carrot and its single Blackjack / Squint Eye Mangle. The piece highlights Bolan’s shift in focus, praising his guitar work while noting the prominence of his female backing singers. Publication: The Runcorn Guardian Date: August 17 1973 Country: United Kingdom The review opens by noting that Bolan “leaves the spotlight to his girl back‑up singers,” allowing them to “warble the seductive

This Daily Breeze article from August 1973, written by Joseph Bensoua, chronicles Marc Bolan’s transformation from poetic folk idol to full‑fledged hard rocker. Covering his recent U.S. performances, the piece captures Bolan’s shift toward electric boogie and theatrical showmanship, marking a new phase in his evolution as the leader of T. Rex. Publication: Daily Breeze  (South Bay Daily Breeze) Date: August 14 1973 Country: United States Under the headline “Poetic Marc Bolan 

This Brainerd Dispatch Q&A column from September 19 1972 answers a reader’s question about the origin of the band name T. Rex, offering a mix of factual background and colorful commentary on Marc Bolan’s persona and fame. Publication: The Brainerd Dispatch / The Brainerd Daily Dispatch Date: September 19 1972 Country: United States Responding to a query from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the column explains that T. Rex began as Tyrannosaurus Rex in the late 1960s before electrifyin

This Atlanta Constitution article from September 17 1972 previews upcoming concerts in Atlanta, highlighting T. Rex’s first engagement in the city alongside the Chi‑Lites. The piece introduces Marc Bolan’s band to local readers as a rising British rock phenomenon poised to captivate American audiences. Publication: The Atlanta Constitution Date: September 17 1972 Country: United States Written by Scott Cain, the article announces T. Rex’s headline performance at the Municipal

This San Francisco Examiner feature from September 5 1972, written by Roderick Mann, profiles Ringo Starr during his transition from musician to actor and film producer. The article highlights his latest project, Count Downe, and his reflections on post‑Beatles life, including his recent documentary work on Marc Bolan and T. Rex. Publication: The San Francisco Examiner Date: September 5, 1972 Country: United States Mann’s interview finds Ringo in London, relaxed yet introspec

This Bravo magazine calendar poster from September 1972 features Marc Bolan as the publication’s Star des Monats (“Star of the Month”). The striking close‑up portrait captures Bolan at the height of his glam‑rock fame, his face framed by dark curls and lit with warm, cinematic tones that emphasize his iconic mystique. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: September 1972 Country: Germany The poster presents Bolan in an intimate, almost hypnotic composition — his gaze direct, his

This Rock & Folk issue from September 1972 (No. 68) spotlights Marc Bolan on its cover, with the headline “T. Rex et Who arrivent” (“T. Rex and Who arrive”). The French magazine presents Bolan as the face of the glam‑rock revolution, his portrait filling the frame with shimmering makeup and intense gaze — a visual emblem of early‑1970s rock style. Publication: Rock & Folk Date: September 1972 Country: France The cover photograph captures Bolan in close‑up, his skin glowing

This Democrat and Chronicle review from 27 August 1972 critiques T. Rex and Marc Bolan’s album The Slider, comparing Bolan’s glam‑rock persona to Mick Jagger’s swagger. Written by Mark Starr, the piece dismisses claims that Bolan could succeed Jagger as England’s next rock icon, describing The Slider as “almost a parody of top 40 rock.” Publication: Democrat and Chronicle Date: 27 August 1972 Country: United States The review opens by noting the wave of publicity surroundin

This Charlotte Observer clipping from August 1972 reports on Marc Bolan’s visit to New York, where the T. Rex frontman was “trying to find out why he’s not a star in America.” The short piece contrasts Bolan’s immense fame in Britain with his more modest recognition across the Atlantic. Publication: The Charlotte Observer Date: August 20 1972 Country: United States Written by Mike Jahn, the article describes Bolan’s curiosity about his limited American success despite his s